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You can apply to Traficom for an exemption from the fuel fee on the basis of a particular reason, such as the large size or infrequent use of a vehicle. An exemption may be granted if the vehicle in question is used in situations other than ordinary road traffic and if this use does not entail competing to a significant extent with diesel-powered vehicles intended for use in road traffic.
- The vehicle in question must also be unregistered and held by the applicant
- The exemption is usually worksite-specific and granted for a set time period
- If the worksites change often, mention it in the application
- Mention the vehicle’s purpose of use in the application
- Traficom also processes matters concerning exemptions from the fuel fee for vehicles registered in the Region of Åland.
Use the e-service to apply for an exemption from the fuel fee. Please note that the e-service can only be used by organisations. You can submit an application if you have been authorised to represent your company or have been granted the mandate for “Handling vehicle tax-related matters".
Do as follows
Fill in the application
If you are applying for exemption from the fuel fee for multiple vehicles, you can add an attachment with the details of all the vehicles.
Check the information in the application
Approve the information. After that, you will receive a confirmation. You may print or save the confirmation if necessary. Log out.
Personal customers and others who cannot use My e-Services can apply for exemption from fuel fee with a paper form.
Send the application form to Traficom by post to: Finnish Transport and Communications Agency, PO Box 320, FI-00059 Traficom, Finland.
Conditions for granting an exemption from the fuel fee for a lorry
- In special cases, the exemption may be granted for lorries if the task/site is in extractive industries (mine).
- Exemptions are granted subject to the condition that the vehicle in question is constructed to carry out a particular task.
- Use of the vehicle in a closed work area does not constitute a sufficient reason for granting the exemption.
- The exemption cannot be granted if the task in question could be completed using ordinary lorries (competitive advantage).
- The vehicle in question must also be unregistered and held by the applicant.
- The exemption may be granted for a decommissioned vehicle if the vehicle’s registration plates have been returned to an inspection station..